Category: Cartels
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Mara Salvatrucha ‘takes’ two prisons in Guatemala; kidnaps 9 guards Mara Salvatrucha ‘takes’ two prisons in Guatemala; kidnaps 9 guards
Cartels August 15, 2025

Mara Salvatrucha ‘takes’ two prisons in Guatemala; kidnaps 9 guards

For the second time in a week, gang members have staged two ... more

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Sheinbaum Demands Evidence for Any Information El Mayo Offers in the US Sheinbaum Demands Evidence for Any Information El Mayo Offers in the US
Cartels August 21, 2025

Sheinbaum Demands Evidence for Any Information El Mayo Offers in the US

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum requested evidence to prosecute those incriminated by Ismael ... more

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Agreed betrayals? This is how Joaquín Guzmán López protects Los Chapitos while cooperating with the US, according to David Saucedo Agreed betrayals? This is how Joaquín Guzmán López protects Los Chapitos while cooperating with the US, according to David Saucedo
Cartels September 11, 2025

Agreed betrayals? This is how Joaquín Guzmán López protects Los Chapitos while cooperating with the US, according to David Saucedo

Joaquín Guzmán López maintains negotiations with US authorities and informs his brothers, ... more

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Colombian musicians B-King and Regio Clown, missing in Mexico, found dead Colombian musicians B-King and Regio Clown, missing in Mexico, found dead
Cartels September 22, 2025

Colombian musicians B-King and Regio Clown, missing in Mexico, found dead

The Mexican State Attorney General's Office has confirmed the discovery of Colombian ... more

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“Viejón,” leader of the La Barredora criminal group linked to the CJNG in Guanajuato, arrested in Jalisco “Viejón,” leader of the La Barredora criminal group linked to the CJNG in Guanajuato, arrested in Jalisco
Cartels September 29, 2025

“Viejón,” leader of the La Barredora criminal group linked to the CJNG in Guanajuato, arrested in Jalisco

Mexican security forces arrested Gustavo Botello Rodríguez, alias Viejón, the alleged leader ... more

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This is the cartel operating in Miguel Hidalgo, the borough where Argentine model Fede Dorcaz was murdered. This is the cartel operating in Miguel Hidalgo, the borough where Argentine model Fede Dorcaz was murdered.
Cartels October 11, 2025

This is the cartel operating in Miguel Hidalgo, the borough where Argentine model Fede Dorcaz was murdered.

Argentine singer and songwriter Fede Dorcaz was murdered during an armed attack ... more

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With a Black Hawk, Chiapas Police Target ‘The Lord of the Horses’ With a Black Hawk, Chiapas Police Target ‘The Lord of the Horses’
Cartels October 22, 2025

With a Black Hawk, Chiapas Police Target ‘The Lord of the Horses’

The security strategy in Chiapas has entered a new phase to locate ... more

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Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo Killed in Armed Attack During Day of the Dead Event Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo Killed in Armed Attack During Day of the Dead Event
Cartels November 1, 2025

Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo Killed in Armed Attack During Day of the Dead Event

The mayor of Uruapan, Carlos Manzo, was killed in an armed attack ... more

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More than 250,000 children at risk of being recruited by drug cartels in Mexico More than 250,000 children at risk of being recruited by drug cartels in Mexico
Cartels November 11, 2025

More than 250,000 children at risk of being recruited by drug cartels in Mexico

“How is it possible that we’re receiving more support from a criminal ... more

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Two Arrested in Loreto, BCS Massacre Two Arrested in Loreto, BCS Massacre
Cartels November 22, 2025

Two Arrested in Loreto, BCS Massacre

The arrest of two alleged perpetrators in the massacre of two families ... more

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The Jalisco New Generation Cartel and four other organizations are accused of extorting lemon growers in Michoacán. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel and four other organizations are accused of extorting lemon growers in Michoacán.
Cartels December 15, 2025

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel and four other organizations are accused of extorting lemon growers in Michoacán.

Five criminal groups, including the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), have been ... more

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A New Chapo Emerges in Sinaloa: El Chapo Isidro A New Chapo Emerges in Sinaloa: El Chapo Isidro
Cartels January 11, 2026

A New Chapo Emerges in Sinaloa: El Chapo Isidro

The dust has settled from the latest war within the Sinaloa Cartel, ... more

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Videos Released After Massacre at Soccer Field in Salamanca, Guanajuato Videos Released After Massacre at Soccer Field in Salamanca, Guanajuato
Cartels January 28, 2026

Videos Released After Massacre at Soccer Field in Salamanca, Guanajuato

The MILENIO newspaper team obtained exclusive videos of what happened after the ... more

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Human remains found in search for miners kidnapped in Concordia; 4 arrested Human remains found in search for miners kidnapped in Concordia; 4 arrested
Cartels February 6, 2026

Human remains found in search for miners kidnapped in Concordia; 4 arrested

Human remains and a body were found during the search for the ... more

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Spring Break 2026 in Mexico: US Issues Security Alert Due to Risks for Tourists Spring Break 2026 in Mexico: US Issues Security Alert Due to Risks for Tourists
Cartels March 3, 2026

Spring Break 2026 in Mexico: US Issues Security Alert Due to Risks for Tourists

The US Embassy in Mexico issued a security alert for the thousands ... more

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